Diploma of Arts

At CDU, you can choose from a range of disciplines as part of your Arts degree, including Communications, Literature and Digital Media; Society and Culture; Digital and Global Humanities; Indigenous Governance and Policy; Contemporary Indigenous Australia; Languages and Linguistics; Digital Arts; Music, Production and Performance; and Architectural Design.

Yes, CDU's arts courses include flexible study options meaning you can study online, on campus, full-time or part-time. As an online student, your arts degree is just as packed with guest speakers, workshops, seminars, performances, exhibitions and genuine industry opportunities to complement your learning, and you will receive the same attention as on-campus students with smaller class sizes providing greater support.

CDU arts graduates find roles as diverse as their degree, from communications officers, policy advisors and interpreters all the way to music producers, photographers, graphic designers, and everything in between. The arts degree is the backbone of the professional workforce across creative industries, government, non-government and private sectors, and according to the ASX-100 Board of Directors Report 2020, arts degrees are the most popular degrees held among professional non-executive directors across Australia's 100 biggest companies.

By choosing to study arts at CDU, you'll gain valuable insight into Northern Australia, learning from lecturers and researchers with strong local industry links, as well as leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge. CDU also ranks #8 among Australian universities for undergraduate employment outcomes according to The Good Universities Guide 2025, and capstone units provide a balance of academic knowledge and practical experience ensuring you graduate ready for the workplace.

CDU offers its arts courses across multiple locations including Darwin (Casuarina Education and Community Precinct), Alice Springs, Sydney Waterfront, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek, and Brisbane, as well as fully online.